Serving 673 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Vesey Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 673 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Vesey Elementary School serves the southwest part of Tucson, AZ, covering an area of approximately 16.5 square miles. Most families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 6.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vesey Elementary School's student population of 673 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
673 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Vesey strives to be a place where children are nurtured and prepared academically and socially.
School Rankings
Vesey Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vesey Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#985 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
7%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
75%
49%
Black
3%
6%
White
12%
33%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vesey Elementary School's ranking?
Vesey Elementary School is ranked #985 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Vesey Elementary School often compared to?
Vesey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Henry Hank Oyama, Anna Lawrence Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Vesey Elementary School?
673 students attend Vesey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Vesey Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vesey Elementary School?
Vesey Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Vesey Elementary School offer ?
Vesey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vesey Elementary School part of?
Vesey Elementary School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403).
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